Education Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $83,070 +15.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $48,010
90th percentile $173,160
National median $72,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,010
    25th
    $48,010
    50th (median)
    $83,070
    75th
    $132,160
    90th
    $173,160

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 96% Median Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 4% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Education Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    West Delta Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $127,090
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $104,270
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $103,310
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $103,290
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $103,170
    Ann Arbor, MI $101,840

    Nearby metros — Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Wilmington, NC $101,790
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $82,620
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $82,000
    Oshkosh-Neenah, WI $78,520
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $75,980
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $66,020

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $63,030
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $36,330
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $82,060
    Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary $46,050
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $36,970
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Education Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Madison?

    The median hourly wage for Education Teachers, Postsecondary in Madison, WI is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Madison above or below average for Education Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Madison, WI is 15.2% above the national median of $72,090. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Education Teachers, Postsecondary in Madison?

    Entry-level Education Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $48,010 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,010.